By Argen Duncan: PNT Senior Writer Not everyone is thrilled with the prospect of a pair of live greyhounds serving as mascots at Eastern New Mexico University. One group on campus is questioning the expense of caring for the dogs, potential liability and the psychological adjustment the dogs must make. But university President Steve Gamble […]

Whitehead/Hamilton David N. Whitehead of Papamoa, New Zealand and Teresa A. Whitehead of Clovis announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Michelle Leah Whitehead of Clovis to Jorde Matthew Hamilton, of Clovis, son of Rich and Sherry Hamilton of Clovis. The couple will exchange vows Nov. 20, 2009, in Clovis. The bride-elect is […]

Courtesy of New Mexico State FFA Association Ryan Best was named the 2009-2010 state FFA president. By Argen Duncan: Freedom New Mexico As the new state FFA president, an Elida High School graduate is aiming to make a positive difference in others’ lives and go on to national FFA office. Ryan Best, Elida’s valedictorian this […]

By Argen Duncan: Freedom New Mexico One new Eastern New Mexico University graduate is standing on a foundation of math and getting ready to leap into linguistics. “I’m excited,” said Allison Sanderson, who is from Edgewood. Sanderson said she is sad to be leaving the people she met in Portales, but is excited about what […]

Sparks-Waggoner Jeanna and Michael Pace of Clovis announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Rebecca Sparks of Clovis, to Bryan Waggoner of Clovis, son of Michael and Roberta Waggoner of Clovis. The couple will exchange vows June 19, 2010, at their family home. A reception will follow. The bride-elect is a 2005 graduate […]

Abernathy-Simmons E.G. and Judy Abernathy of Clovis announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Misty Abernathy of Clovis to George Simmons, of Amarillo, son of the late Delano and Dolores Simmons. The couple will exchange vows July 4, 2009 at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, Texas. A reception will follow. The […]

Reid-Earle Gregg and Sandra Reid of Clovis announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Tiffany Reid of Clovis to Joshua Earle, of Albuquerque, son of Jimmy and Donna Earle and Shane and Dave Elliott of Albuquerque. The couple will exchange vows June 13, 2009 at Days Inn and Suites Convention Center. A reception […]

By Liliana Castillo: CNJ staff writer Graduate students are flocking to Wayland Baptist University in Clovis because of its location and professors. This year, 100 more students have come to Wayland to obtain their master’s degrees than last year, according to Wayland officials. Currently, graduate classes average 15-25 students. Last year, the same classes averaged […]

Polomski-Tivis Michael and Linda Polomski of Silver City announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, MikaJo Beck Polomski of Silver City to Trevor Scott Tivis, of House, son of Danny and Peggy Tivis of House. The couple will exchange vows June 20, 2009, at 3 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Silver City. […]

Cherry-Ware Floyd Cherry of Texico announces the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Mikayla Brianne Cherry of Texico to Justin Lyn Ware of Farwell. He is the son of Pat and Donna Ware of Farwell. The couple will exchange vows April 18 at 4 p.m. (CST) at Hamlin Memorial United Methodist Church in Farwell. […]

Chisum-Morgan Rex and Kim Chisum of Clovis announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Whitney Chisum, to Joseph Morgan, both of Albuquerque. He is the son of Jody Morgan and the late Ray Morgan of Lovington. The couple will exchange vows on July 18, 2009. The bride-elect is a graduate of the University […]

Britain-Riley Ricky and Sherrie Britain of Roswell announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Kayla JoAnn Britain of Clovis to Cage Win Riley of Clovis. He is the son of Russell and Elainea Riley of Melrose. The couple will exchange vows March, 28, 2009, at Parkland Baptist Church in Clovis. A reception will […]

Reed-Ellison Paul Reed of Clovis and Peggy and Greg Hendrix of Scroggins, Texas, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Rachel Reed of Mt. Vernon, Texas, to Brent Ellison of Mt. Vernon. He is the son of Carol Bassham of Mt. Vernon and Charles Ellison of Rosston, Ark. The couple will exchange vows […]

Reyes-Jauregui Debbie Reyes of Clovis announce the engagement and approaching marriage of her daughter, Linda Reyes of Clovis to Louis Jauregui of Chicago. He is the son of Eliseo and May Jauregui of Chicago. The couple will exchange vows Jan. 31, 2009, at Our Lady of Guadalupe. The reception will be at American Legion Post […]

Polich-Hanson Tammy Chandler and Levi Polich of Portales announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Chelsey Polich of Portales to Devin Hanson of Clovis. He is the son of Steve and Cheri Hanson of Clovis. The couple will exchange vows 6 p.m. Jan. 9, 2009 at Central Baptist Church. The reception will be […]

USAF photo: Airman 1st Class Evelyn Chavez Cannon’s newest leaders graduated from Airman Leadership School on Dec. 18 during a ceremony at the Landing. ALS prepares Airmen for their role as a noncommissioned The following senior airmen recently graduated from Airman Leadership School on Dec. 18. 27th Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron • Joseph Baudo […]

Freitas Mitch and Kelly Freitas of Clovis announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Melissa Freitas of Clovis to Chris Vierra of Merced, Ca. He is the son of Skip and Joni Vierra of Merced, Ca. The couple will exchange vows Dec. 20, 2009, at Pismo Beach, Ca. The reception will be at […]

Gibbs-Burns Dr. Jim and Claudia Gibbs of Canyon and Kathy Gibbs of Lubbock announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Amanda Gibbs of Lubbock, to Kevin Burns of Clovis. He is the son of Michael and Peggy Burns of Clovis. The couple will exchange vows April 4, 2009, at Hidden Falls Ranch in […]

Schurman Lloyd and Kay Schurman of Farmington announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Kimberly Schurman of Wichita, Kan., to Joshua Pearce, of Wichita. He is the son of Roddy and Ann Pearce of Clovis. The couple will exchange vows Jan. 2, 2009 at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Farmington. The reception will be […]

Martinez-Garza Martin and Maria Martinez of Clovis announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Lidia Martinez to Juan Garza Jr., all of Clovis. He is the son of Juan and Mimi Garza of Clovis. The couple will exchange vows at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 29, 2008, at the Clovis Civic Center. A reception will […]